Obituary of Alfred Primeau

Primeau, Alfred 1927-2014 Alfred Primeau passed away peacefully with family members at his side at the Idylwild Lodge in Spiritwood, Sk, on January 25, 2014 at the age of 86 years. Born March 8th, 1927, Alfred was the 4th of 12 children born to Fred and Marguerite Primeau. The family lived in the D’Amour district until homesteading south of Amiens and in 1947 Alfred & his brother Elzear purchased the family farm where he spent the next 60 plus years working the land and raising cattle. Alfred loved dancing and music and played in a local band for many weddings and community dances. He would be pleased that his Fender guitar was used for special music during his funeral service. He loved sports, watching ball and hockey on TV. He played his last hockey game at age 65 and the family remembers many summer Sunday’s spent at the ball diamonds watching him play ball. He enjoyed a good game of checkers and a lot of fun was had at Kaiser Tournaments. He remained at home till last March when due to ill health he was moved to the Lodge in Spiritwood until his passing. Alfred leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Clara of Shell Lake, SK; his children: Karen (Dave) Lockhart of Chemainus, BC; Laurie (Gerald) Woytiuk, of Shell Lake, SK; Gayla Primeau of Shell Lake, SK; Wayde (Bonnie) Primeau of Shell Lake, SK; Boyd Primeau of Cold Lake, AB; Dorne Primeau of Abbotsford, BC; Clara’s children: Sheila Lay (Rick Moore) of Whelan, SK; Marty (Julie) Lay of Loon Lake, SK; Sherry (Joe) Murray of Meadow Lake, SK; Lee (Cindy) Lay of Saskatoon, SK; 14 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, his brothers: Elzear (Eileen) of Shell Lake, SK; Albert (Naomi) of Speers, SK; Rene of Tumbler Ridge, BC; Leon of North Battleford, SK; his sister-in-law, Ruth Primeau of Shell Lake, SK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral Service was held for Alfred on Saturday, February 1st, 2014 from the Lion’s Hall in Shell Lake, Saskatchewan with Pastor David Jensen officiating. Memorial Donations in Alfred’s honor may be made to the Idylwild Lodge Auxiliary. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com . The family has entrusted arrangements to Ed Beaulac of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home, Spiritwood, 306-883-3500 THANK - YOU The family of Alfred Primeau would like to express their deepest appreciation to the Doctors, Nurses and staff at the Idylwild Lodge in Spiritwood for the excellent care Dad received. Thank you for the flowers and cards, calls, emails, food and those who gave memorial donations to the Idywild Lodge Auxiliary. Special thanks to Pastor David Jensen for his meaningful service, to the Partners in Worship ladies that served the lunch and to all who attended the service. Sincere appreciation to the staff at Beaulac Funeral home, your kindness will always be remembered. Clara & family, Karen, Laurie, Gayla, Wayde, Boyd, Dorne & families